Written By Alrec
Sept. 16, 2016, 11:42 a.m.(8/4/1004 AR)
Written By Orazio
Sept. 16, 2016, 8:53 a.m.(8/4/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Esera
Written By Joscelin
Sept. 16, 2016, 12:41 a.m.(8/3/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Acacia
Written By Joscelin
Sept. 16, 2016, 12:41 a.m.(8/3/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Kima
Written By Joscelin
Sept. 15, 2016, 10:52 p.m.(8/3/1004 AR)
I'm not sure why this felt like instruction, but it really did.
I need to think on it more.
Also heebee the jeebies, mirrors. I'll keep my hand-obsidian reflectors.
Written By Silas
Sept. 15, 2016, 4:16 p.m.(8/2/1004 AR)
I know little of Mistress Joscelin outside of her patronage under Lady Dawn; jewelry is not something I shop for very often. But if the passion and interest is there I have no qualms with letting her have the job.
Written By Ida
Sept. 15, 2016, 2:42 p.m.(8/2/1004 AR)
I have a marked distaste for politics. It's a bit like forging armor; I'll do it if I have to, but I don't enjoy it. The Crafter's Guild deserves someone who will have a passion to lead it through politics and to its future. I don't think I am that person. With that, though, was a bit of nagging guilt, considering the lack of interest from the others. Is it a duty I should take up, despite feeling ill-fit for such a thing? Thankfully, that became moot as my dear friend and fellow smith, Mistress Joscelin, has an interest. I think she'd make a wonderful and impassioned Guildmaster.
Written By Joscelin
Sept. 15, 2016, 11:22 a.m.(8/1/1004 AR)
While it amuses me that all of us spoke with the same disinterest, it strikes me as careless that we have no voice for ourselves as a collective -and- a guild. While I really have no interest in being a leader, with the responsibilities and burdens such a position would take from my time as a maker, I love the amazing, creative, crazy, hard-working, devoted, Jayus-blessed busy-bodies I call my peers. And with the realization of that love is a need to protect this corner of the community. My corner. Having a Voice in political proceedings and being able to invest in ventures, be they financial, exploration, even local, is simply prudent. Especially with the tension in the air.
So I'm not sure where this road will lead and it may as yet come to pass that I fail at my bid for the post, but it's a road my feet and heart have found and I intend to follow it through.
Gods help me. No, don't write that. I said -don't---
Written By Silas
Sept. 14, 2016, 6:23 p.m.(7/27/1004 AR)
Little will they know I am a rather poor hunter. Unless they happen to read this.
Another Game Night is on the agenda in the near future, but I need to ensure my schedule will permit it first. Things are a little disorganized at the moment and I feel out of the loop on some things.
Written By Ida
Sept. 14, 2016, 5:14 p.m.(7/27/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Esera
Written By Eos
Sept. 14, 2016, 11:56 a.m.(7/26/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Orazio
Written By Ida
Sept. 14, 2016, 10:51 a.m.(7/26/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Lou
Written By Ida
Sept. 14, 2016, 10:37 a.m.(7/26/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Viktarkim
Written By Isolde
Sept. 14, 2016, 8:58 a.m.(7/26/1004 AR)
    All in all, I do not envy my sister's place in having to navigate the waters of the Assembly. I take comfort, however, that even if two people disagree, friendship can overcome anything. I have the luxury of being able to afford friendships, rather than simply political allies. It is not something I shall take for granted.
    Please note: Talen needs more riding lessons. Let us find him a tutor, hm?
Written By Calista
Sept. 14, 2016, 3:09 a.m.(7/25/1004 AR)
Another week, another bouquet of roses with the thorns shaved off. Normally I don't do this given the Fidante motto but security is very high in the Palace and I do not wish for my gift of roses from Tor to be considered a weapon. I wore the dress I wore to the Seaside Soiree which is nothing but a whisper of silk bound at the neck by a thick gold collar. My hope was to quicken Alaric's pulse and see if there was any reaction. Much to my dismay there was no change to his vitals.
Instead of a story from one of my infamous books, I shared bits and pieces of my life so far since arriving to Arx. I tell him all the time about how we first met. I always check to see if he's still wearing my ring on the strip of leather around his neck and I always make a note of thanking him for the gorgeous dress he gifted me. It is still my favorite even if I don't wear it much out of fear of ruining or damaging it.
Yes, I fill his ears with pretty stories, pleasant stories to remind him of how loved he is by his people and while others did not have the same experience I did in getting to know the man beneath the crown, I write these journals to give them but a glimpse and perhaps offer them hope. Does he hear my words, does he know I visit him faithfully every week? I do not know and it does not matter. I do it regardless of praise or recognition.
This entry is getting too emotional and mushy. Let me stop here before my reputation is ruined.
Written By Orazio
Sept. 13, 2016, 10:50 p.m.(7/25/1004 AR)
Although my duty is sworn to The Silent Watcher, tonight belongs to my contemplation of the mercy Lagoma brings to our lives. Tonight, I had the great pleasure to see my niece and my nephew, after too long without the comfort of family around me. While I never regret swearing myself to the service of the gods above all others, it is still a pleasure to see shared blood, and more, the growth of children into proud women and men who I, in turn, can be proud to claim. Age and change touch us all, and even as it brings grey to my hair and an ache to my back, so does it bring strength and confidence to the younger generation. It is a reminder that Lagoma's touch is needed, for did the older cease to diminish, then how could the younger rise to their full opportunities? Do not fear the cool caress of autumn, I must remind myself, for it's only by the descent into winter can we come back around to the spring.
That sounds rather more like a sermon than I intended. Perhaps I grow to miss the pulpit, so consumed have I been by my administrative duties. I, too, must change and grow.
Written By Orazio
Sept. 13, 2016, 10:16 p.m.(7/24/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Eos
Written By Orazio
Sept. 13, 2016, 10:15 p.m.(7/24/1004 AR)
Relationship Note on Kima
Written By Harlan
Sept. 13, 2016, 9:22 p.m.(7/24/1004 AR)
As the days wear on I find myself missing home.
I should make some time to get outside the walls. Princess Ophelia has been kind enough to invite me, and I understand Princess Loucia is an explorer of some renown.
Hopefully I will be able to make the time.
Written By Signe
Sept. 13, 2016, 4:09 p.m.(7/24/1004 AR)
Of course, I didn't run out into an unknown city all by myself. A brave and handsome Vidar was following me. I consider him my best friend and the most amusing company. To those who do not know, let me introduce Vidor. He is a robust and thick-coated hound. He is a great visual example of the breed. Mostly reddish-orange with hints of brown here and there, mostly around the edges of the ears, with most of the face, the underside, and the front legs all white. With light amber eyes and a brown nose that is starting to border on pink, this my beloved hound would likely be considered beautiful by most.
So, we took a walk. I must admit that I got lost three times. Though, Vidar smelled our way out into the right path. So, no worries here. I must admit that I do not like crowded streets and those grey buildings all around me. Vidar didn't like that too. He was barking a lot. I do not think that passersby liked us either. But it doesn't matter.
To sum up, I must say that my first day in Arx is great. Though, others will be even more marvelous, because I plan to visit surroundings: beach and forests.
Let the adventure begin!
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